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'I always look at what you need to play at international level,' said Rodgers. 'To play at the highest level, you want to be effective. You want a midfielder who has a high level of technique, has mobility to run and be physical — and Stuart has all of that.

'He has big, big qualities that can really set him up in the game. He's improving all the time, so if he keeps going — you can't ever become complacent, which he wouldn't — and keeps knocking on the door, I'm sure Gordon will look at him and think he's doing a great job.

'Like I said, the tools you need to play at that level, he has them.'

Armstrong has been in top form for the Hoops so far this season

Rodgers believes it is only a matter of time before Armstrong stars on the international stage

The Northern Irishman says his midfielder has all the necessary tools to succeed

Armstrong struggled under Ronny Deila, often being used in a left-wing role, but is now living up to the promise shown as a youngster at Dundee United.

And Rodgers admits that helping players unlock their potential gives him more satisfaction than anything else.

'That's the biggest thing,' added the Parkhead boss, whose squad will head to a winter training camp in Dubai next week.

'I always say to the players, when I have my walking stick in my 70s and we meet, I want them to see me and think: 'He did well for me'.'